David Mayo

Dear Joyce, Rebecca & Jonathan,
I am just now learning of David's passing.
My heart goes out to you.
I have such fond memories of babysitting for you , even living with you as a teenager for a couple of months.
Joyce, I still can't believe you entrusted me with the care of your beautiful children, who I adored.
I remember your dog "Whickey"- which was how Jonathan pronounced it.
I remember you letting me drive your van (without brakes!) & how I knew how to coast from the hill on Division, riding the breaks until it would stop at the "little store".
I remember the big glass jar on your counter of your homemade cookies, how you taught me to make a grocery list, go grocery shopping & prepare stuffed porkchops for my boyfriend & although you did most of the work, allowed me to take credit.
You & David were so kind to me.
I recall seeing Becca again when she was a teenager using her keyboard to communicate & it filled me with joy.
40yrs have passed since I moved from Michigan, but the times you all have crossed my mind have been endless.
God bless & keep you all.
12yrs ago, my husband (of 16yrs) & I adopted 3 children with special needs , who are now 17,18 & 19. My experience caring for Becca gave me the fortitude to realize I was capable of the challenge.
We live in Kansas..in the tiny town of HOPE.
I send you love .

R.I.P David. It was a privilege to get to know you while working with your daughter. Fly high in the sky!!